Restructuring the Intelligence Community for the 21st Century.
Abstract
In the post cold war era changes are taking place in the intelligence community and in the organizations it is tasked to support. Discussions about the appropriate structure and missions of the intelligence community are underway internally, in Congress, and in the Administration. Reviewing current structures can identify where use of information age technology can result in improved operations. Development of a community wide prioritization process that focuses efforts and identifies redundant operations will ensure the best use of capabilities. Focusing the intelligence community on the needs of its most important customers will ensure appropriate prioritization in available assets. In 1992, Senator David Boren called for the establishment of a Director of National Intelligence. A Director of National Intelligence leading the community is a good answer. A single all source analysis element combined with a customer support element could use information age technology to provide better, faster support with fewer personnel at supported organizations. Specialized intelligence production agencies tasked by a single collection manager would eliminate redundant effort. A single community support organization would streamline personnel, security, communications, training and logistics functions. The resulting intelligence community provide better support with fewer people and lower costs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 10, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA308620
Entities
People
- David W. Reaney
Organizations
- United States Army War College